Course Description
Overview of sport psychology principles applied to sport and exercise activities. Includes experience in psychological skills training.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Apply sport psychology mental skills that are often the psychological foundations for performance excellence.
Become more self-aware of their mental skill strengths and weaknesses.
Gain experience with the application of performance enhancement psychological skills applied to a personal goal of their choosing.
Develop invaluable life skills designed to enhance students’ overall well-being.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Quizzes | 100 points |
Discussion Board Posts | 90 points |
Final Project | 110 points |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
93% – 100% | A |
90% – 92.99% | A- |
87% – 89.99% | B+ |
83% – 86.99% | B |
80% – 82.99% | B- |
77% – 79.99% | C+ |
73% – 76.99% | C |
70% – 72.99% | C- |
60% – 69.99% | D |
0% – 59.99% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Course participation operates fully online and asynchronously.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Weinberg, R. S. & Gould, D. (2024). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (8th ed). Human Kinetics. ISBN-13: 9781718216563
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.